Thursday, October 1, 2026
®
The World's Local News Source®
Cherryville, NC (WNN) - Wise News Network recently welcomed Chuck Thompson of the Shelby Independent and Brandon Bridges of Cleveland County News into the WNN studio, located in Cherryville, NC, for a conversation about the importance of local journalism. Host Rusty Wise asked the guests why news matters to a community, prompting a broader discussion of current issues and the role local journalists play in keeping residents informed.
The conversation covered several topics, including the Cleveland County Justice Center budget and concerns about a lack of transparency toward local news outlets. Thompson and Bridges also shared some lighter and more entertaining stories from their experiences as local journalists, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the people working to bring news to their communities.
Watch the video above for the full conversation.
For further WNN articles and news stories, visit https://wisenewsnetwork.com
For more WNN video news stories, visit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisenewsnetwork
Contact WNN at newsdesk@wisenewsnetwork.com
North Carolina Press Association Member
©️Copyright 2026 Wise News Network. All rights reserved.
